Dr. Novelette Panton has portfolio responsibility for the Payment System and Money Services Oversight Division which includes oversight of the systematically important payment systems and entities testing innovations in the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox, as well as facilitating the licensing and supervision of Money Services Businesses, that is Cambios and Remittance entities. She is the Chairman of the CBDC Steering Committee, Deputy Chair of the Risk Management Committee, a member of the National Anti Money Laundering Committee, as well as a member of   regional and international Committees - including CARICOM Fintech Working Group; CEMLA Fintech Expert Group and Western Hemisphere Payments and Security Settlement Forums.  Novelette holds a PhD in Economic Development Policy from the University of the West Indies and is a Justice of the Peace and Lay Magistrate.

Having embarked on its CBDC initiative in 2020 as part of the country’s digital transformation, Jamaica has had mixed experiences. While there have been successes in some areas, implementation challenges remain, requiring agile solutions from the Bank of Jamaica.

Panel Discussion: Regulation and Supervision of Digital Currencies

This panel discussion explores the evolving landscape of digital currencies and the critical role of regulation and supervision in ensuring financial stability and consumer protection. The panelists will examine questions around compliance, innovation, and international cooperation. Attendees will gain insight into emerging regulatory frameworks and their implications for the future of digital finance